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SP61 YXA

2011 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen DS363,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YXA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,161 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 122,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 104,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,600 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,600 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,087 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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SP61 YXA is a 2011 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 63,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP61 YXA is a 2011 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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